My daughter is about to start college – in Virginia, no less! That is, like, five states away! As a reasonably involved dad, this is kind of a big deal for me. In thinking about my experience as a ...

Your first semester sets the tone for relationships, academic success, and opportunities that will shape your entire college experience. Making strong initial connections with peers, professors, and ...

This story has been updated. When no one in your family has gone to college, applying to a higher education institution and choosing a career can feel confusing and intimidating. Some students also ...

Beyond Duke University’s general programming, some disciplines also have their own first-year experiences. Incoming students entering Duke’s Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, for instance, ...

Navigating, applying and attending college for the first time is a difficult feat for any student. First-generation students ...

The start of the academic year is often a peak time for many student counseling centers. Not surprisingly, many first-year/incoming students seek counseling due to anxiety about moving away from home ...